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How to get fromTōdai-ji to Kyotoby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tōdai-ji to Kyoto by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kintetsu-Tambabashi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Tambabashitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Tambabashi to Kyōtotrain train B: Kyoto Line Express / ...
    58 min
    ¥1,450–2,225

  2. Drive 41.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tōdai-ji to Kyotocar car 41.9 km
    44 min
    ¥726–1,049

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tōdai-ji to Kyototaxi taxi 41.9 km
    44 min
    ¥15,000–19,000

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 29m
    ¥870–1,170

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  • Distance: 41 km
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Tōdai-ji, Nara-ken, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Tōdai-ji to Kyōto via Kintetsu-Nara and Kintetsu-Tambabashi in around 58 min.

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